She laughed softly and said, “What? Are you sick again?”

In the darkness, Bryson remained silent for a moment.

Then, Wallace’s voice from the stage began to drift over.

“Everyone here knows that today’s party is special because I’ve found my biological daughter.

It’s a celebration for her.

I have two wonderful announcements to make tonight.

The Compton and Pierce families are going to unite through marriage!”

Bryson’s snort snapped Hannah back to reality.

“So that’s why you’re here?”

Leaning on the pillar and squinting in the dim light, Hannah faced Bryson and said, “Did you come all this way just out of jealousy?”

“No,” Bryson responded coldly.

other business nearby, so I thought I’d drop

tie, pulling him closer, and asked, “Why do I get

moved closer to Hannah and gently caressed her

“I need to go.

his words, the tie Hannah was holding

time she regained her composure, Bryson had

with concern, sensing something off about

behind the pillar, turning

just about

six leading families are joining

off by the sudden sound of gunfire

Bang! Bang! Bang! !

a shooter! Could

shooting! Help! We

dimly lit

and pushing past each other in a desperate scramble

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